Symetix Hires New Sales Representative for India


November 29, 2007 - Symetix announces the appointment of PT Electronics Pvt.
Ltd. (PTEPL) as exclusive sales representative for India. Based in Mumbai, PTEPL is responsible for bringing Symetix's high volume optical inspection systems, grading systems, Continuous Softgel Finishing Lines(TM) and unparalleled service to pharmaceutical and nutraceutical manufacturers and contract packers in India.

"By delivering technology that enhances product quality and improves manufacturing efficiencies, we're helping manufacturers, contract packers and exporters of solid-dose pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals in India to meet the needs of the world market," noted Subhash Mehta, International Sales Manager for Symetix. "PT Electronics has both the technical experience and the industry contacts to build strong customer relationships on our behalf."

PTEPL has been supplying quality control instruments and equipment in India for 14 years. They currently represent BEE International (USA) for homogenizers, CHANGSUNG (Korea), CALEVA (UK) for extruders and spheronizers and CMS (USA) for tablet laser drills. Their network of personnel is located in Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bangalore and Calcutta.

"Pharmaceutical manufacturers in India are upgrading their existing production lines and adopting more stringent Good Manufacturing Practices to meet the regulatory standards of the markets they export to. These manufacturers present an enormous opportunity for Symetix," noted Prashant Mahajan, Director of PTELP. "Symetix is a market leader with innovative technology, excellent engineering capabilities and tremendous customer support. We're delighted to join the Symetix team and help customers improve the consistency of their product quality."

About Symetix

Symetix is the pharmaceutical business unit of Key Technology. With 60 years of experience in the food, tobacco and pharmaceutical industries, Key is a leading manufacturer of best-in-class process automation systems.

Symetix maintains demonstration and testing facilities, manufacturing, engineering, parts and service at Key's headquarters in Walla Walla, Washington, USA. Symetix extends global support through Key Technology facilities in Beusichem, The Netherlands; Shanghai, China; Melbourne, Australia; and Santiago de Queretaro, Mexico. Key's common stock trades on the Global Market tier of The NASDAQ Stock MarketSM under the symbol: KTEC.

Reader Inquiries:
Jon Donovan
Symetix
150 Avery Street
Walla Walla, WA 99362 USA
Tel: 509.522.3524
Fax: 509.522.3361
jdonovan@symetix.com
www.symetix.com

Reader Inquiries:
Prashant Mahajan
PT Electronics Pvt. Ltd.
5, Malkauns, N.P. Thakkar Road
Vile-Parle (East),
Mumbai 400 057 India
Tel: 91 22 6205 5819
Fax: 91 22 2613 4269
info@ptelectronics.in

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